Emad Ebbini

Emad Ebbini is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He leads the Ultrasound Imaging & Signal Processing Lab, focusing on developing image-guided ultrasound phased-array systems for noninvasive surgery and neuromodulation. His work integrates real-time 3D imaging, temperature mapping, and self-focusing arrays for therapeutic applications.

• Research Focus: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), Transcranial Ultrasound, Neuromodulation, Vascular Imaging, Nonlinear Ultrasound
• Current Projects: First-in-human HIFU trials for cancer immunotherapy, wearable tFUS systems, and awake animal neuromodulation studies funded by NIH and Rainwater Charitable Foundation

Scientific Contributions: Pioneered dual-mode ultrasound arrays, transskull refocusing techniques, and Volterra filter-based nonlinear imaging. His lab advances HIFU for atherosclerosis, pancreatic cancer, and neurovascular ablation.

Collaborations: Works with researchers in neurology, radiology, and biomedical engineering, emphasizing SDGs related to health innovation. His publications span therapeutic ultrasound, signal processing, and medical device design.